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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.28, 440.64 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.28, 440.64 and 243.15 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.28 : 440.64 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.28/440.64 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.28x = 440.64 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.28x = 107,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,142.44/294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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