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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.96, 385.31 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.96, 385.31 and 244.42 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.96 : 385.31 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.96/385.31 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.96x = 385.31 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.96x = 94,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,175.74/279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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