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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 443.05 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 443.05 and 248.03 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 443.05 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/443.05 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 443.05 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 109,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,889.69/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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