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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 441.92 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 441.92 and 249.87 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 441.92 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/441.92 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 441.92 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 110,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,421.30/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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