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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 407.82 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 407.82 and 247.02 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 407.82 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/407.82 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 407.82 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 100,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,739.70/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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