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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 446.90 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 446.90 and 240.22 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 446.90 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/446.90 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 446.90 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 107,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,354.32/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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