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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 439.70 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 439.70 and 244.28 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 439.70 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/439.70 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 439.70 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 107,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,406.50/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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