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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 411.35 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 411.35 and 248.63 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 411.35 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/411.35 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 411.35 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 102,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,270.65/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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