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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.53, 442.68 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.53, 442.68 and 244.50 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.53 : 442.68 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.53/442.68 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.53x = 442.68 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.53x = 108,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,235.26/295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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