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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 417.36 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 417.36 and 244.64 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 417.36 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/417.36 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 417.36 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 102,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,102.95/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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