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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 409.59 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 409.59 and 248.10 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 409.59 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/409.59 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 409.59 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 101,619.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,619.28/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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