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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.86, 441.47 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.86, 441.47 and 243.74 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.86 : 441.47 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.86/441.47 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.86x = 441.47 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.86x = 107,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,605.61/294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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