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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 417.12 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 417.12 and 244.40 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 417.12 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/417.12 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 417.12 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 101,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,944.13/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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