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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 428.84 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 428.84 and 244.77 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 428.84 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/428.84 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 428.84 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 104,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,967.17/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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