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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 409.86 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 409.86 and 247.50 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 409.86 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/409.86 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 409.86 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 101,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,440.35/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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