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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 414.16 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 414.16 and 244.02 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 414.16 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/414.16 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 414.16 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 101,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,062.29/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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