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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 439.20 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 439.20 and 244.68 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 439.20 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/439.20 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 439.20 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 107,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,463.46/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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