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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 408.60 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 408.60 and 249.90 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 408.60 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/408.60 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 408.60 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 102,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,109.14/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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