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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 417.21 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 417.21 and 244.28 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 417.21 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/417.21 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 417.21 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 101,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,916.06/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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