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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.66, 446.83 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.66, 446.83 and 244.89 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.66 : 446.83 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.66/446.83 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.66x = 446.83 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.66x = 109,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423.59/323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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