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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 440 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 440 and 244.73 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 440 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/440 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 440 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 107,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,681.20/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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