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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 440.24 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 440.24 and 244.36 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 440.24 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/440.24 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 440.24 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 107,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,577.05/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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