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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 428.13 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 428.13 and 244.86 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 428.13 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/428.13 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 428.13 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 104,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,831.91/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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