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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 448.61 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 448.61 and 247.73 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 448.61 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/448.61 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 448.61 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 111,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,130.67/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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