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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.74, 439.83 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.74, 439.83 and 242.61 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.74 : 439.83 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.74/439.83 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.74x = 439.83 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.74x = 106,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,707.16/293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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