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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 459.59 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 459.59 and 244.97 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 459.59 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/459.59 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 459.59 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 112,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,582.24/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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