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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 426.89 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 426.89 and 244.34 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 426.89 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/426.89 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 426.89 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 104,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,302.95/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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