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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 439.49 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 439.49 and 156.38 is: 234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 439.49 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/439.49 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 439.49 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 68,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,724.47/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.34

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