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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 440.19 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 440.19 and 244.26 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 440.19 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/440.19 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 440.19 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 107,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,520.81/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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