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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.28 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.28 and 244.76 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.28 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.28 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.28 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 103,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,602.01/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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