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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 447.40 and 244.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 447.40 and 244.00 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 447.40 = 244.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/447.40 = 244.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 447.40 × 244.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 109,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,165.24/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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