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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 447.70 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 447.70 and 247.56 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 447.70 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/447.70 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 447.70 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 110,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,832.61/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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