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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 464.61 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 464.61 and 244.35 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 464.61 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/464.61 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 464.61 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 113,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,527.45/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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