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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 447.50 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 447.50 and 244.06 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 447.50 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/447.50 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 447.50 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 109,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,216.24/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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