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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 409.59 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 409.59 and 248.04 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 409.59 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/409.59 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 409.59 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 101,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,594.70/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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