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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 439.97 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 439.97 and 156.47 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 439.97 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/439.97 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 439.97 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 68,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,839.12/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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