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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.69 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.69 and 244.62 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.69 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.69 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.69 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 103,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,643.05/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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