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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.32 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.32 and 88.16 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.32 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.32 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.32 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 38,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818.61/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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