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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 445.75 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 445.75 and 247.30 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 445.75 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/445.75 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 445.75 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 110,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,232.24/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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