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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.98, 441.86 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.98, 441.86 and 240.30 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.98 : 441.86 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.98/441.86 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.98x = 441.86 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.98x = 106,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,177.76/294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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