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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 452.02 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 452.02 and 247.06 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 452.02 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/452.02 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 452.02 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 111,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,676.06/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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