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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 334.83 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 334.83 and 241.32 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 334.83 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/334.83 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 334.83 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 80,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,801.18/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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