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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.83, 438.81 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.83, 438.81 and 244.01 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.83 : 438.81 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.83/438.81 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.83x = 438.81 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.83x = 107,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,074.03/317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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