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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 406.10 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 406.10 and 241.32 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 406.10 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/406.10 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 406.10 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 98,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,000.05/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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