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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 409.58 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 409.58 and 247.76 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 409.58 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/409.58 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 409.58 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 101,477.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,477.54/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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