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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 440.28 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 440.28 and 156.69 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 440.28 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/440.28 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 440.28 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 68,987.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.47/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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