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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.62 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.62 and 244.84 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.62 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.62 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.62 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 104,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,698.48/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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