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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 427.12 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 427.12 and 244.10 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 427.12 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/427.12 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 427.12 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 104,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,259.99/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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