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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 439.90 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 439.90 and 156.37 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 439.90 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/439.90 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 439.90 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 68,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,787.16/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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