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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 447.83 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 447.83 and 247.59 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 447.83 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/447.83 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 447.83 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 110,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,877.92/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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