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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 458.51 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 458.51 and 244.49 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 458.51 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/458.51 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 458.51 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 112,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,098.82/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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