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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 438.08 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 438.08 and 240.44 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 438.08 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/438.08 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 438.08 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 105,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,328.56/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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