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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.24, 439.40 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.24, 439.40 and 149.06 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.24 : 439.40 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.24/439.40 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.24x = 439.40 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.24x = 65,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,495.14/293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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