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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 332.96 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 332.96 and 244.40 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 332.96 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/332.96 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 332.96 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 81,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,375.42/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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