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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 445.89 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 445.89 and 249.39 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 445.89 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/445.89 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 445.89 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 111,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,200.51/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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