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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.95, 441.44 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.95, 441.44 and 242.73 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.95 : 441.44 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.95/441.44 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.95x = 441.44 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.95x = 107,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,150.73/292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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