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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 439.90 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 439.90 and 108.21 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 439.90 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/439.90 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 439.90 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 47,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601.58/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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