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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 440.22 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 440.22 and 101.10 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 440.22 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/440.22 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 440.22 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 44,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,506.24/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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