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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 336.69 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 336.69 and 234.81 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 336.69 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/336.69 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 336.69 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 79,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,058.18/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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