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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 428.82 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 428.82 and 244.04 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 428.82 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/428.82 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 428.82 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 104,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,649.23/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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