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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 409.02 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 409.02 and 250.48 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 409.02 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/409.02 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 409.02 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 102,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,451.33/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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