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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.35, 405.94 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.35, 405.94 and 244.48 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.35 : 405.94 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.35/405.94 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.35x = 405.94 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.35x = 99,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244.21/294.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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