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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 427.28 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 427.28 and 244.53 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 427.28 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/427.28 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 427.28 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 104,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,481.56/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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