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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.18, 439.30 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.18, 439.30 and 247.31 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.18 : 439.30 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.18/439.30 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.18x = 439.30 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.18x = 108,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,643.04/293.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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