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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 335.91 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 335.91 and 244 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 335.91 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/335.91 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 335.91 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 81,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,962.04/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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