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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.16 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.16 and 149.18 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.16 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.16 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.16 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 65,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,663.07/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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