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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 410.31 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 410.31 and 247.88 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 410.31 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/410.31 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 410.31 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 101,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,705.59/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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