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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 336.71 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 336.71 and 232.70 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 336.71 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/336.71 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 336.71 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 78,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,350.95/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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