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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.70, 439.86 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.70, 439.86 and 241.98 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.70 : 439.86 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.70/439.86 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.70x = 439.86 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.70x = 106,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,437.32/293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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