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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 336 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 336 and 234.31 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 336 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/336 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 336 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 78,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,728.16/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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