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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 438.30 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 438.30 and 247.44 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 438.30 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/438.30 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 438.30 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 108,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,452.95/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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