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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 438.44 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 438.44 and 240.71 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 438.44 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/438.44 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 438.44 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 105,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535.69/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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