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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 448.68 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 448.68 and 244.84 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 448.68 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/448.68 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 448.68 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 109,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,855.32/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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