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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.20 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.20 and 233.94 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.20 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.20 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.20 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 78,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,884.57/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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