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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 437.41 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 437.41 and 249.39 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 437.41 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/437.41 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 437.41 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 109,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,085.68/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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