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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 427.70 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 427.70 and 244.92 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 427.70 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/427.70 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 427.70 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 104,752.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,752.28/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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