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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 413.60 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 413.60 and 244.80 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 413.60 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/413.60 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 413.60 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 101,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,249.28/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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