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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 337.28 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 337.28 and 195.23 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 337.28 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/337.28 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 337.28 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 65,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,844.51/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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