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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 337.12 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 337.12 and 236.54 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 337.12 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/337.12 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 337.12 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 79,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.36/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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