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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 336.87 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 336.87 and 174.38 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 336.87 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/336.87 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 336.87 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 58,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,741.71/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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