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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.16 and 248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.16 and 248.08 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.16 = 248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.16 = 248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.16 × 248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 109,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,194.89/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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