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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.06 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.06 and 244.74 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.06 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.06 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.06 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 99,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,134.38/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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