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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.30, 337.44 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.30, 337.44 and 230.62 is: 318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.30 : 337.44 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.30/337.44 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.30x = 337.44 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.30x = 77,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,820.41/244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.54

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