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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 334.91 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 334.91 and 241.40 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 334.91 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/334.91 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 334.91 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 80,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848.71/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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