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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 442.74 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 442.74 and 244.04 is: 365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 442.74 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/442.74 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 442.74 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 108,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,046.27/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.17

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