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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 409.98 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 409.98 and 252.99 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 409.98 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/409.98 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 409.98 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 103,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,720.84/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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