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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 437.98 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 437.98 and 244.29 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 437.98 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/437.98 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 437.98 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 106,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,994.13/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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