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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 434.52 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 434.52 and 244.68 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 434.52 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/434.52 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 434.52 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 106,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,318.35/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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