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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.66, 440.99 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.66, 440.99 and 244.86 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.66 : 440.99 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.66/440.99 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.66x = 440.99 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.66x = 107,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,980.81/293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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