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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 410.16 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 410.16 and 253.52 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 410.16 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/410.16 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 410.16 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 103,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,983.76/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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