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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 448.47 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 448.47 and 241.32 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 448.47 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/448.47 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 448.47 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 108,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,224.78/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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