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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.39, 370.71 and 198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.39, 370.71 and 198.38 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.39 : 370.71 = 198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.39/370.71 = 198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.39x = 370.71 × 198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.39x = 73,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,542.38/247.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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