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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 405.74 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 405.74 and 244.32 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 405.74 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/405.74 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 405.74 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 99,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,131.01/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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