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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 444.60 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 444.60 and 242.34 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.60 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.60 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.60 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 107,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.36/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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