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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 427.92 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 427.92 and 244.46 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 427.92 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/427.92 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 427.92 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 104,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,609.32/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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