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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 408.92 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 408.92 and 243.91 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 408.92 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/408.92 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 408.92 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 99,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,741.03/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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