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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 444.48 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 444.48 and 242.04 is: 362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 444.48 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/444.48 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 444.48 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 107,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,581.94/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.57

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