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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 439.74 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 439.74 and 244.34 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 439.74 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/439.74 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 439.74 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 107,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,443.87/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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