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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 457.25 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 457.25 and 244.34 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 457.25 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/457.25 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 457.25 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 111,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,724.39/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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