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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 335.05 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 335.05 and 237.68 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 335.05 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/335.05 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 335.05 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 79,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,636.89/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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