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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.66 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.66 and 248.10 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.66 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.66 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.66 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 110,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,320.15/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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