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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 469.04 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 469.04 and 244.04 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 469.04 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/469.04 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 469.04 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 114,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,464.52/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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