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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 438.06 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 438.06 and 244.65 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 438.06 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/438.06 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 438.06 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 107,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171.38/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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