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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 426.67 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 426.67 and 244.22 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 426.67 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/426.67 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 426.67 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 104,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,198.60/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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