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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 440.06 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 440.06 and 147.16 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 440.06 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/440.06 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 440.06 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 64,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,759.23/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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