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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.28, 405.60 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.28, 405.60 and 244.80 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.28 : 405.60 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.28/405.60 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.28x = 405.60 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.28x = 99,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,290.88/293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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