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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 463.68 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 463.68 and 244.80 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 463.68 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/463.68 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 463.68 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 113,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,508.86/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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