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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 334.71 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 334.71 and 235.07 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 334.71 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/334.71 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 334.71 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 78,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,679.10/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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