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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.50 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.50 and 247.56 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.50 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.50 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.50 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 111,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,030.66/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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