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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.47, 439.63 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.47, 439.63 and 244.76 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.47 : 439.63 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.47/439.63 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.47x = 439.63 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.47x = 107,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,601.03/318.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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