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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.40 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.40 and 244.40 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.40 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.40 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.40 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 104,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,456.56/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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