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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.33 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.33 and 243.39 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.33 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.33 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.33 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 98,408.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,408.66/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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