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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.53, 336.77 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.53, 336.77 and 243.79 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.53 : 336.77 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.53/336.77 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.53x = 336.77 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.53x = 82,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,101.16/244.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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