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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.43 and 247.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.43 and 247.70 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.43 = 247.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.43 = 247.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.43 × 247.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 108,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,843.38/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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