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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 404.57 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 404.57 and 247.05 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 404.57 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/404.57 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 404.57 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 99,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,947.78/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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