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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.16 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.16 and 247.38 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.16 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.16 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.16 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 109,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,628.92/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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