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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 410.87 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 410.87 and 247.83 is: 342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 410.87 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/410.87 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 410.87 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 101,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,824.99/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.22

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