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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 447.09 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 447.09 and 249.44 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 447.09 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/447.09 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 447.09 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 111,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,519.89/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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