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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.88 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.88 and 249.32 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.88 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.88 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.88 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 111,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,416.12/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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