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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 433.55 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 433.55 and 244.77 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 433.55 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/433.55 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 433.55 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 106,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,121.46/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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