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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 413.28 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 413.28 and 244.80 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 413.28 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/413.28 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 413.28 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 101,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.94/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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