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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 336.74 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 336.74 and 197.43 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 336.74 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/336.74 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 336.74 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 66,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481.59/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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