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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 438.56 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 438.56 and 240.35 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 438.56 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/438.56 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 438.56 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 105,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,407.79/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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