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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.37 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.37 and 156.42 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.37 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.37 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.37 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 68,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,882.68/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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