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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 404.92 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 404.92 and 241.04 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 404.92 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/404.92 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 404.92 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 97,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,601.92/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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