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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.54 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.54 and 232.44 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.54 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.54 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.54 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 78,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,225.36/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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