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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.48, 336.96 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.48, 336.96 and 195.52 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.48 : 336.96 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.48/336.96 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.48x = 336.96 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.48x = 65,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,882.42/244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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