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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 440.33 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 440.33 and 149.16 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 440.33 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/440.33 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 440.33 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 65,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,678.88/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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