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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 447.74 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 447.74 and 246.88 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 447.74 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/447.74 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 447.74 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 110,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,538.05/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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