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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 440.86 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 440.86 and 241.98 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 440.86 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/440.86 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 440.86 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 106,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,679.30/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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