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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 409.98 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 409.98 and 250.90 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 409.98 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/409.98 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 409.98 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 102,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,863.98/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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