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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 336.08 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 336.08 and 232.39 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 336.08 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/336.08 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 336.08 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 78,101.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,101.63/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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