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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 448.40 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 448.40 and 241.58 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 448.40 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/448.40 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 448.40 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 108,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,326.20/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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