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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.20, 404.14 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.20, 404.14 and 240.65 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.20 : 404.14 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.20/404.14 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.20x = 404.14 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.20x = 97,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,256.70/293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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