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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.99, 441.05 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.99, 441.05 and 157.23 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.99 : 441.05 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.99/441.05 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.99x = 441.05 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.99x = 69,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,345.51/293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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