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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 413.94 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 413.94 and 244.53 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 413.94 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/413.94 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 413.94 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 101,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,220.75/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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