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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 422.70 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 422.70 and 244.60 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 422.70 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/422.70 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 422.70 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 103,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,392.42/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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