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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.09, 337.23 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.09, 337.23 and 185.28 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.09 : 337.23 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.09/337.23 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.09x = 337.23 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.09x = 62,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.76/244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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