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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.29, 339.49 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.29, 339.49 and 241.23 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.29 : 339.49 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.29/339.49 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.29x = 339.49 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.29x = 81,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,894.57/244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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