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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 439.98 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 439.98 and 245.32 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 439.98 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/439.98 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 439.98 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 107,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.89/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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