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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 414.21 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 414.21 and 244.97 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 414.21 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/414.21 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 414.21 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 101,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,466.95/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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