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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.75 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.75 and 247.07 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.75 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.75 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.75 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 110,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,623.35/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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