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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 335.20 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 335.20 and 240.11 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 335.20 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/335.20 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 335.20 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 80,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,485.11/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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