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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 405.64 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 405.64 and 244.35 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 405.64 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/405.64 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 405.64 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 99,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,118.44/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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