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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.06 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.06 and 244.52 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.06 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.06 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.06 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 110,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,782.23/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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