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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.04 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.04 and 240.48 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.04 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.04 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.04 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 105,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,339.86/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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