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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.20 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.20 and 241.47 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.20 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.20 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.20 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 108,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226.85/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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