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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 438.63 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 438.63 and 244.38 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 438.63 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/438.63 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 438.63 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 107,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,192.40/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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