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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 334.18 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 334.18 and 244.40 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 334.18 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/334.18 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 334.18 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 81,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.59/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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