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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.42, 440.07 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.42, 440.07 and 244.97 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.42 : 440.07 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.42/440.07 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.42x = 440.07 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.42x = 107,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,801.75/293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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