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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 458.22 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 458.22 and 244.76 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 458.22 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/458.22 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 458.22 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 112,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,153.93/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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