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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 449.60 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 449.60 and 244.96 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 449.60 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/449.60 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 449.60 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 110,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,134.02/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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