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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 434.93 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 434.93 and 244.70 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 434.93 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/434.93 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 434.93 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 106,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,423.97/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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