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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 439.61 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 439.61 and 156.22 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 439.61 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/439.61 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 439.61 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 68,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,675.87/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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