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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 380.46 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 380.46 and 244.68 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 380.46 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/380.46 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 380.46 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 93,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,090.95/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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