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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.41, 441.71 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.41, 441.71 and 243.57 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.41 : 441.71 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.41/441.71 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.41x = 441.71 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.41x = 107,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,586.09/294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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