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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 428.71 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 428.71 and 244.43 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 428.71 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/428.71 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 428.71 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 104,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,788.36/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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