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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.97, 405.30 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.97, 405.30 and 241.32 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.97 : 405.30 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.97/405.30 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.97x = 405.30 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.97x = 97,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,807.00/293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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