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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 411.39 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 411.39 and 242.84 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 411.39 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/411.39 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 411.39 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 99,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,901.43/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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