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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.83, 405.11 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.83, 405.11 and 241.18 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.83 : 405.11 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.83/405.11 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.83x = 405.11 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.83x = 97,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704.43/293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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