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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.40, 438.42 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.40, 438.42 and 249.08 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.40 : 438.42 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.40/438.42 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.40x = 438.42 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.40x = 109,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,202.75/292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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