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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.57 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.57 and 240.33 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.57 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.57 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.57 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 107,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,564.50/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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