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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 337.76 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 337.76 and 235.16 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 337.76 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/337.76 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 337.76 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 79,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,427.64/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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