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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.43, 440.34 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.43, 440.34 and 156.57 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.43 : 440.34 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.43/440.34 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.43x = 440.34 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.43x = 68,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.03/293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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