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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.19 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.19 and 240.82 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.19 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.19 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.19 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 107,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,692.30/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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