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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 440.30 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 440.30 and 156.16 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 440.30 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/440.30 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 440.30 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 68,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,757.25/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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