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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.24, 458.28 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.24, 458.28 and 244.17 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.24 : 458.28 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.24/458.28 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.24x = 458.28 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.24x = 111,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,898.23/305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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