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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 438.92 and 155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 438.92 and 155.93 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 438.92 = 155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/438.92 = 155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 438.92 × 155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 68,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438.41/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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