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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.96, 405.32 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.96, 405.32 and 241.32 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.96 : 405.32 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.96/405.32 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.96x = 405.32 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.96x = 97,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,811.82/293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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