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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.38, 440.16 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.38, 440.16 and 156.40 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.38 : 440.16 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.38/440.16 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.38x = 440.16 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.38x = 68,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,841.02/293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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