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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 656.16 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 656.16 and 244.48 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 656.16 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/656.16 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 656.16 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 160,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,418.00/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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