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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.74 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.74 and 244.44 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.74 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.74 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.74 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 100,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,156.85/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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