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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 336.32 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 336.32 and 185.92 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 336.32 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/336.32 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 336.32 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 62,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,528.61/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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