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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.42, 443.34 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.42, 443.34 and 156.46 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 443.34 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/443.34 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 443.34 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 69,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364.98/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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