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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 439.83 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 439.83 and 146.97 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 439.83 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/439.83 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 439.83 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 64,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641.82/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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