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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 441.07 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 441.07 and 242.47 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 441.07 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/441.07 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 441.07 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 106,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,946.24/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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