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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 457.44 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 457.44 and 241.36 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 457.44 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/457.44 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 457.44 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 110,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,407.72/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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