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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 463.39 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 463.39 and 244.09 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 463.39 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/463.39 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 463.39 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 113,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,108.87/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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