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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.73 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.73 and 248.48 is: 373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.73 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.73 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.73 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 111,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,746.66/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.10

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