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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.21, 429.05 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.21, 429.05 and 244.68 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.21 : 429.05 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.21/429.05 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.21x = 429.05 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.21x = 104,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,978.73/311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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