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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 446.99 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 446.99 and 242.07 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 446.99 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/446.99 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 446.99 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 108,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,202.87/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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