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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 334.37 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 334.37 and 234.82 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 334.37 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/334.37 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 334.37 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 78,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,514.75/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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