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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 439.28 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 439.28 and 153.88 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 439.28 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/439.28 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 439.28 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 67,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,596.41/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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