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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.56, 337.05 and 237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.56, 337.05 and 237.54 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.56 : 337.05 = 237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.56/337.05 = 237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.56x = 337.05 × 237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.56x = 80,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,062.86/244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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