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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 404.74 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 404.74 and 244.73 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 404.74 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/404.74 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 404.74 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 99,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,052.02/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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