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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.22, 439.89 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.22, 439.89 and 156.23 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.22 : 439.89 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.22/439.89 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.22x = 439.89 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.22x = 68,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,724.01/293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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