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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 337.50 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 337.50 and 233.94 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 337.50 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/337.50 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 337.50 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 78,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,954.75/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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