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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 439.99 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 439.99 and 108.22 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 439.99 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/439.99 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 439.99 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 47,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615.72/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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