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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 422.60 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 422.60 and 244.37 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 422.60 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/422.60 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 422.60 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 103,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,269.54/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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