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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 413.91 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 413.91 and 244.82 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 413.91 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/413.91 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 413.91 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 101,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,334.48/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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