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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 410.22 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 410.22 and 180.99 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 410.22 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/410.22 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 410.22 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 74,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,245.72/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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