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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 440.24 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 440.24 and 156.36 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 440.24 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/440.24 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 440.24 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 68,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,835.93/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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