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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.34, 438.14 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.34, 438.14 and 245.28 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.34 : 438.14 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.34/438.14 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.34x = 438.14 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.34x = 107,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,465.75/293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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