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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 404.12 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 404.12 and 241.52 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 404.12 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/404.12 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 404.12 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 97,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,603.06/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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