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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 439.20 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 439.20 and 240.12 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 439.20 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/439.20 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 439.20 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 105,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,460.70/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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