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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.98, 440.44 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.98, 440.44 and 244.92 is: 366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.98 : 440.44 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.98/440.44 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.98x = 440.44 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.98x = 107,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,873.60/293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.94

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