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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 426.92 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 426.92 and 244.06 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 426.92 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/426.92 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 426.92 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 104,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,195.58/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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