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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.16 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.16 and 244.08 is: 366.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.16 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.16 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.16 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 105,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,969.77/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.12

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