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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 439.92 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 439.92 and 154.40 is: 231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 439.92 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/439.92 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 439.92 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 67,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,923.65/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.54

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