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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444.69 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444.69 and 244.08 is: 366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 444.69 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/444.69 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 444.69 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 108,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,539.94/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.79

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