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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 440.34 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 440.34 and 241.96 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 440.34 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/440.34 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 440.34 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 106,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,544.67/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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