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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 409.17 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 409.17 and 244.89 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 409.17 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/409.17 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 409.17 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 100,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,201.64/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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