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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 440.09 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 440.09 and 108.32 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 440.09 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/440.09 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 440.09 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 47,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667.81/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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