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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 408.96 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 408.96 and 247.47 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 408.96 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/408.96 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 408.96 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 101,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,205.33/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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