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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.51, 422.63 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.51, 422.63 and 244.34 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.51 : 422.63 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.51/422.63 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.51x = 422.63 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.51x = 103,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,262.08/306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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