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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 336.14 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 336.14 and 195.21 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 336.14 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/336.14 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 336.14 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 65,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617.89/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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