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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 337.20 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 337.20 and 179.30 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 337.20 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/337.20 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 337.20 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 60,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,459.96/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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