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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 404.93 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 404.93 and 243.74 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 404.93 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/404.93 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 404.93 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 98,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,694.39/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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