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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 337.35 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 337.35 and 189.24 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 337.35 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/337.35 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 337.35 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 63,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,840.11/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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