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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 468.14 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 468.14 and 244.16 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 468.14 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/468.14 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 468.14 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 114,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.06/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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