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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.18 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.18 and 240.11 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.18 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.18 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.18 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 105,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,209.21/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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