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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 434.19 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 434.19 and 244.21 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 434.19 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/434.19 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 434.19 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 106,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,033.54/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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