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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 443.55 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 443.55 and 247.30 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 443.55 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/443.55 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 443.55 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 109,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,691.02/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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