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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 440.07 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 440.07 and 147.08 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 440.07 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/440.07 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 440.07 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 64,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,723.30/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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