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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 409.76 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 409.76 and 242.07 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 409.76 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/409.76 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 409.76 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 99,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,190.60/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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