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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 440.31 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 440.31 and 147.33 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 440.31 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/440.31 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 440.31 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 64,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,870.87/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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