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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 435.84 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 435.84 and 240.20 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 435.84 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/435.84 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 435.84 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 104,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688.77/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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