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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 438.03 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 438.03 and 244.19 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 438.03 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/438.03 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 438.03 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 106,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,962.55/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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