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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 458.25 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 458.25 and 244.72 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 458.25 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/458.25 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 458.25 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 112,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,142.94/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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