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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 440.90 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 440.90 and 239.54 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 440.90 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/440.90 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 440.90 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 105,613.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,613.19/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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