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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 438.48 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 438.48 and 155.66 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 438.48 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/438.48 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 438.48 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 68,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,251.60/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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