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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447 and 246.57 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 110,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,216.79/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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