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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 440.76 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 440.76 and 156.96 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 440.76 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/440.76 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 440.76 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 69,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181.69/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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