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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.66 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.66 and 243.72 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.66 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.66 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.66 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 109,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,103.70/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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