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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 450.11 and 248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 450.11 and 248.73 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 450.11 = 248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/450.11 = 248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 450.11 × 248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 111,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,955.86/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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