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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 439.23 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 439.23 and 155.98 is: 233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 439.23 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/439.23 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 439.23 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 68,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.10/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.76

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