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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 445.58 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 445.58 and 243.50 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 445.58 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/445.58 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 445.58 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 108,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,498.73/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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