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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.04 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.04 and 241.38 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.04 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.04 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.04 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 108,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146.69/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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