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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.10 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.10 and 239.34 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.10 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.10 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.10 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 105,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,333.53/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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