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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 447.23 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 447.23 and 240.10 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 447.23 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/447.23 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 447.23 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 107,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,379.41/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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