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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.50 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.50 and 247.57 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.50 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.50 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.50 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 111,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,035.15/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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