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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 336.84 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 336.84 and 186.32 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 336.84 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/336.84 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 336.84 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 62,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760.03/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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