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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 428.33 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 428.33 and 244.89 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 428.33 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/428.33 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 428.33 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 104,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,892.51/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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