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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 458.63 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 458.63 and 244.60 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 458.63 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/458.63 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 458.63 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 112,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.90/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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