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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.62 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.62 and 249.40 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.62 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.62 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.62 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 111,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,386.54/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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