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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 449.82 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 449.82 and 248.27 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 449.82 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/449.82 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 449.82 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 111,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674.56/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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