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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 336.48 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 336.48 and 236.58 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 336.48 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/336.48 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 336.48 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 79,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604.44/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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