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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 437.64 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 437.64 and 244.05 is: 337.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 437.64 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/437.64 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 437.64 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 106,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,803.85/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.07

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