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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 446.72 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 446.72 and 243.95 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 446.72 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/446.72 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 446.72 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 108,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,973.89/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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