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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 409.20 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 409.20 and 248.02 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 409.20 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/409.20 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 409.20 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 101,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,489.78/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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