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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 440.28 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 440.28 and 149.12 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 440.28 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/440.28 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 440.28 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 65,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,654.55/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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