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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 443.78 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 443.78 and 244.22 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 443.78 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/443.78 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 443.78 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 108,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,377.43/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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