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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 436.15 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 436.15 and 244.80 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 436.15 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/436.15 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 436.15 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 106,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,769.83/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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