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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 457.39 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 457.39 and 244.81 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 457.39 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/457.39 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 457.39 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 111,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,973.65/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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