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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 404.22 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 404.22 and 240.72 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 404.22 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/404.22 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 404.22 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 97,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,303.47/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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