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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 446.61 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 446.61 and 240.35 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 446.61 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/446.61 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 446.61 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 107,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,340.48/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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