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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.27 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.27 and 246.97 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.27 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.27 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.27 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 100,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,830.44/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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