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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 440.15 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 440.15 and 156.45 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 440.15 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/440.15 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 440.15 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 68,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861.47/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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