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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.71, 438.65 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.71, 438.65 and 244.41 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.71 : 438.65 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.71/438.65 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.71x = 438.65 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.71x = 107,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,210.45/317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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