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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 440.03 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 440.03 and 243.96 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 440.03 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/440.03 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 440.03 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 107,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,348.50/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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