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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.82 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.82 and 249.94 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.82 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.82 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.82 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 111,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,928.13/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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