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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 463.37 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 463.37 and 244.03 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 463.37 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/463.37 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 463.37 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 113,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074.09/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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