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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 422.76 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 422.76 and 244.43 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 422.76 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/422.76 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 422.76 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 103,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,333.11/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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