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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 334.56 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 334.56 and 240.96 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 334.56 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/334.56 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 334.56 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 80,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,615.58/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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