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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 445.50 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 445.50 and 244.08 is: 365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 445.50 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/445.50 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 445.50 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 108,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,737.64/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.46

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