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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 410.09 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 410.09 and 244.65 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 410.09 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/410.09 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 410.09 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 100,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,327.30/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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