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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.56 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.56 and 244.80 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.56 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.56 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.56 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 101,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,239.49/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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