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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 408.82 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 408.82 and 244.29 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 408.82 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/408.82 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 408.82 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 99,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,871.67/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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