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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.47 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.47 and 244.18 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.47 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.47 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.47 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 108,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,528.35/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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