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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 335.24 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 335.24 and 234.51 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 335.24 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/335.24 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 335.24 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 78,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,615.96/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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