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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 438.05 and 242.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 438.05 and 242.99 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 438.05 = 242.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/438.05 = 242.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 438.05 × 242.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 106,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,441.83/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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