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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.36, 440.80 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.36, 440.80 and 243.28 is: 364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.36 : 440.80 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.36/440.80 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.36x = 440.80 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.36x = 107,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,237.82/294.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.31

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