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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.37, 439.95 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.37, 439.95 and 156.35 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.37 : 439.95 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.37/439.95 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.37x = 439.95 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.37x = 68,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,783.98/293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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