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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.28 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.28 and 244.60 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.28 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.28 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.28 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 113,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,562.89/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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