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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.72 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.72 and 244.11 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.72 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.72 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.72 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 106,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,851.83/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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