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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.05, 457.57 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.05, 457.57 and 244.30 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.05 : 457.57 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.05/457.57 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.05x = 457.57 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.05x = 111,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,782.06/305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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