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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 439.74 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 439.74 and 244.92 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 439.74 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/439.74 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 439.74 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 107,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,701.12/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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