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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.01, 439.36 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.01, 439.36 and 240.98 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.01 : 439.36 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.01/439.36 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.01x = 439.36 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.01x = 105,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,874.17/292.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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