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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.11, 336.57 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.11, 336.57 and 231.15 is: 318.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.11 : 336.57 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.11/336.57 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.11x = 336.57 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.11x = 77,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,798.16/244.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.70

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