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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.81, 440.78 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.81, 440.78 and 244.79 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.81 : 440.78 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.81/440.78 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.81x = 440.78 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.81x = 107,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,895.11/293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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