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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 336.62 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 336.62 and 185.20 is: 255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 336.62 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/336.62 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 336.62 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 62,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,342.02/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.29

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