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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.94 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.94 and 247.50 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.94 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.94 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.94 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 108,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,883.91/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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