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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.01, 405.06 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.01, 405.06 and 244.73 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.01 : 405.06 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.01/405.06 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.01x = 405.06 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.01x = 99,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,130.33/294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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