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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.78, 469.38 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.78, 469.38 and 244.14 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.78 : 469.38 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.78/469.38 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.78x = 469.38 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.78x = 114,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,594.43/312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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