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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.68 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.68 and 148.80 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.68 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.68 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.68 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 65,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,424.38/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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