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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.18, 336.71 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.18, 336.71 and 230.23 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.18 : 336.71 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.18/336.71 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.18x = 336.71 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.18x = 77,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,520.74/244.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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