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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 414.12 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 414.12 and 247.46 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 414.12 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/414.12 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 414.12 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 102,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,478.14/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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