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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 409.53 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 409.53 and 245.86 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 409.53 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/409.53 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 409.53 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 100,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,687.05/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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