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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 440.38 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 440.38 and 156.58 is: 234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 440.38 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/440.38 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 440.38 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 68,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,954.70/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.97

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