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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 449.10 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 449.10 and 248.10 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 449.10 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/449.10 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 449.10 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 111,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,421.71/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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