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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 409.51 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 409.51 and 244.80 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 409.51 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/409.51 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 409.51 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 100,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,244.78/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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