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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 413.18 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 413.18 and 247.52 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 413.18 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/413.18 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 413.18 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 102,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,270.31/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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