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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 422.52 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 422.52 and 244.52 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 422.52 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/422.52 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 422.52 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 103,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,314.59/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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