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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.83 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.83 and 247.77 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.83 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.83 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.83 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 111,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,206.61/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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