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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.73, 448.63 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.73, 448.63 and 244.81 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.73 : 448.63 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.73/448.63 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.73x = 448.63 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.73x = 109,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,829.11/297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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