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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 444.69 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 444.69 and 242.64 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 444.69 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/444.69 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 444.69 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 107,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,899.58/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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