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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 336.87 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 336.87 and 230.67 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 336.87 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/336.87 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 336.87 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 77,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,705.80/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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