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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 446.24 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 446.24 and 245.88 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 446.24 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/446.24 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 446.24 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 109,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,719.26/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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