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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 444.53 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 444.53 and 244.78 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 444.53 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/444.53 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 444.53 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 108,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,812.05/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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