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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 336.66 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 336.66 and 185.08 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 336.66 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/336.66 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 336.66 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 62,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309.03/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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