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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 439.90 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 439.90 and 247.30 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 439.90 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/439.90 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 439.90 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 108,787.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,787.27/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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