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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.37 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.37 and 244.81 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.37 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.37 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.37 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 103,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,645.21/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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