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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.98 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.98 and 244.79 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.98 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.98 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.98 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 113,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,822.45/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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