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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 335.52 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 335.52 and 230.64 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 335.52 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/335.52 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 335.52 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 77,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,384.33/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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