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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 404.34 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 404.34 and 240.83 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 404.34 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/404.34 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 404.34 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 97,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,375.18/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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