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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 441.05 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 441.05 and 240.37 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 441.05 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/441.05 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 441.05 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 106,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,012.88/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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