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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.26, 438.37 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.26, 438.37 and 244.44 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.26 : 438.37 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.26/438.37 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.26x = 438.37 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.26x = 107,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,154.55/318.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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