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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.56, 457.53 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.56, 457.53 and 244.90 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.56 : 457.53 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.56/457.53 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.56x = 457.53 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.56x = 112,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,049.10/305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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