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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 446.50 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 446.50 and 247.72 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 446.50 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/446.50 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 446.50 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 110,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,606.98/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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