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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 444.71 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 444.71 and 244.84 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 444.71 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/444.71 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 444.71 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 108,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882.80/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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