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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 469.44 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 469.44 and 244.26 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 469.44 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/469.44 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 469.44 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 114,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,665.41/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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