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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.57, 438.90 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.57, 438.90 and 241.09 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.57 : 438.90 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.57/438.90 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.57x = 438.90 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.57x = 105,811.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,811.00/292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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