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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 441.72 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 441.72 and 240.96 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 441.72 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/441.72 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 441.72 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 106,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,436.85/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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