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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 428.26 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 428.26 and 244.07 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 428.26 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/428.26 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 428.26 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 104,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,524.22/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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