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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.95 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.95 and 244.55 is: 366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.95 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.95 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.95 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 111,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,989.38/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.82

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