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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.77, 447.13 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.77, 447.13 and 244.96 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.77 : 447.13 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.77/447.13 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.77x = 447.13 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.77x = 109,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,528.96/323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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