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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 336.90 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 336.90 and 185.92 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 336.90 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/336.90 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 336.90 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 62,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636.45/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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