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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 428.30 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 428.30 and 244.98 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 428.30 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/428.30 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 428.30 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 104,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,923.71/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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