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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 334.90 and 241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 334.90 and 241.41 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 334.90 = 241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/334.90 = 241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 334.90 × 241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 80,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848.21/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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