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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 439.01 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 439.01 and 244.23 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 439.01 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/439.01 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 439.01 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 107,219.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,219.41/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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