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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.64, 405.42 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.64, 405.42 and 249.24 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.64 : 405.42 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.64/405.42 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.64x = 405.42 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.64x = 101,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,046.88/293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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