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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 443.82 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 443.82 and 244.37 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 443.82 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/443.82 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 443.82 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 108,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,456.29/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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