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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 406.40 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 406.40 and 244.82 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 406.40 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/406.40 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 406.40 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 99,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491.59/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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