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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 448.60 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 448.60 and 244.80 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 448.60 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/448.60 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 448.60 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 109,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,817.28/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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