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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 448.49 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 448.49 and 247.08 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 448.49 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/448.49 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 448.49 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 110,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,810.03/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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