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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 411.33 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 411.33 and 249.28 is: 344.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 411.33 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/411.33 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 411.33 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 102,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,536.34/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.22

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