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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.52, 463.32 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.52, 463.32 and 244.72 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.52 : 463.32 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.52/463.32 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.52x = 463.32 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.52x = 113,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,383.67/309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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