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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 336.62 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 336.62 and 230.72 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 336.62 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/336.62 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 336.62 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 77,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,663.86/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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