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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 410.04 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 410.04 and 242.04 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 410.04 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/410.04 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 410.04 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 99,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,246.08/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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