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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.22, 336.83 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.22, 336.83 and 240.17 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.22 : 336.83 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.22/336.83 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.22x = 336.83 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.22x = 80,893.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,893.58/244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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