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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 469.40 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 469.40 and 244.42 is: 366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 469.40 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/469.40 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 469.40 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 114,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,728.35/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.15

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