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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 405.90 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 405.90 and 244.98 is: 338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 405.90 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/405.90 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 405.90 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 99,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,437.38/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.40

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