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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 427.95 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 427.95 and 244.71 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 427.95 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/427.95 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 427.95 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 104,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,723.64/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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