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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 447.75 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 447.75 and 245.58 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 447.75 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/447.75 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 447.75 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 109,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,958.45/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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