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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,096.30 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,096.30 and 244 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,096.30 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,096.30 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,096.30 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 267,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,497.20/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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