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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.04, 339.14 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.04, 339.14 and 240.98 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.04 : 339.14 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.04/339.14 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.04x = 339.14 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.04x = 81,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725.96/244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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