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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 410.32 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 410.32 and 247.42 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 410.32 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/410.32 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 410.32 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 101,521.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,521.37/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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