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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 444.33 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 444.33 and 246.06 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 444.33 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/444.33 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 444.33 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 109,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,331.84/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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