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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 438.03 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 438.03 and 244.16 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 438.03 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/438.03 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 438.03 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 106,947.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,947.21/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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