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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.52 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.52 and 244.56 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.52 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.52 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.52 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 110,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,668.29/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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