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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.42, 434.06 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.42, 434.06 and 244.32 is: 337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.42 : 434.06 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.42/434.06 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.42x = 434.06 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.42x = 106,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,049.54/314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.29

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