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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.31, 336.31 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.31, 336.31 and 181.94 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.31 : 336.31 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.31/336.31 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.31x = 336.31 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.31x = 61,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,186.11/244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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