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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.33, 442.01 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.33, 442.01 and 243.10 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.33 : 442.01 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.33/442.01 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.33x = 442.01 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.33x = 107,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,450.31/293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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