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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.50 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.50 and 248.40 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.50 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.50 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.50 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 110,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,662.20/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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