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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.37, 441.65 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.37, 441.65 and 243.14 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.37 : 441.65 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.37/441.65 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.37x = 441.65 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.37x = 107,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381.18/294.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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