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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 444.50 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 444.50 and 243.40 is: 363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 444.50 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/444.50 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 444.50 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 108,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,191.30/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.72

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