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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 445.44 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 445.44 and 244.58 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 445.44 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/445.44 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 445.44 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 108,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,945.72/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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