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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.98, 426.84 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.98, 426.84 and 244.28 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.98 : 426.84 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.98/426.84 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.98x = 426.84 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.98x = 104,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,268.48/309.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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