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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 404.10 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 404.10 and 244 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 404.10 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/404.10 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 404.10 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 98,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,600.40/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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