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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 447.84 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 447.84 and 244.80 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 447.84 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/447.84 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 447.84 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 109,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,631.23/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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