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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 404.93 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 404.93 and 249.33 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 404.93 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/404.93 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 404.93 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 100,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,961.20/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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