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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.46, 437.27 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.46, 437.27 and 242.44 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.46 : 437.27 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.46/437.27 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.46x = 437.27 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.46x = 106,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011.89/291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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