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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 440.64 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 440.64 and 153.06 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 440.64 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/440.64 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 440.64 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 67,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442.71/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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