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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 458.13 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 458.13 and 244.47 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 458.13 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/458.13 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 458.13 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 111,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,999.04/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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