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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 429.14 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 429.14 and 244.68 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 429.14 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/429.14 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 429.14 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 105,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.98/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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