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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 413.78 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 413.78 and 244.17 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 413.78 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/413.78 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 413.78 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 101,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,031.44/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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