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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 440.46 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 440.46 and 149.22 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 440.46 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/440.46 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 440.46 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 65,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,725.44/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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