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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 409.85 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 409.85 and 247.78 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 409.85 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/409.85 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 409.85 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 101,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,552.63/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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