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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.54, 336.72 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.54, 336.72 and 243.82 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.54 : 336.72 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.54/336.72 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.54x = 336.72 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.54x = 82,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,099.07/244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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