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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 447.39 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 447.39 and 250.39 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 447.39 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/447.39 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 447.39 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 112,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021.98/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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