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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.52, 442.29 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.52, 442.29 and 243.29 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.52 : 442.29 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.52/442.29 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.52x = 442.29 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.52x = 107,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,602.52/293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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