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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 449.34 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 449.34 and 247.92 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 449.34 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/449.34 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 449.34 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 111,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,400.37/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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