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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 432.95 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 432.95 and 244.17 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 432.95 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/432.95 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 432.95 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 105,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,712.18/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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