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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.83 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.83 and 247.93 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.83 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.83 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.83 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 110,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,286.21/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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