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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.50 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.50 and 244.20 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.50 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.50 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.50 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 109,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,279.50/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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