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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.15, 440.01 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.15, 440.01 and 154.47 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.15 : 440.01 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.15/440.01 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.15x = 440.01 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.15x = 67,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,968.34/293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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