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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 448.98 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 448.98 and 247.98 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 448.98 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/448.98 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 448.98 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 111,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.06/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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