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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.45, 339.61 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.45, 339.61 and 242.20 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.45 : 339.61 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.45/339.61 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.45x = 339.61 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.45x = 82,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,253.54/244.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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