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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 439.86 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 439.86 and 245.24 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 439.86 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/439.86 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 439.86 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 107,871.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,871.27/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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