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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 337.67 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 337.67 and 236.35 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 337.67 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/337.67 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 337.67 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 79,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,808.43/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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