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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 437.94 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 437.94 and 241.08 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 437.94 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/437.94 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 437.94 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 105,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,578.58/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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