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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 423.97 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 423.97 and 244.10 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 423.97 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/423.97 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 423.97 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 103,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,491.53/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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