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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 439.51 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 439.51 and 154.32 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 439.51 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/439.51 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 439.51 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 67,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823.44/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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