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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 404.83 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 404.83 and 241.16 is: 332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 404.83 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/404.83 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 404.83 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 97,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,625.57/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.40

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