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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 434.54 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 434.54 and 244.93 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 434.54 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/434.54 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 434.54 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 106,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,428.48/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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