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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 418.46 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 418.46 and 244.01 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 418.46 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/418.46 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 418.46 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 102,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,105.11/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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