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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 447.50 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 447.50 and 247.32 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 447.50 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/447.50 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 447.50 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 110,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,675.70/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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