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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.56 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.56 and 146.88 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.56 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.56 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.56 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 64,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.57/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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