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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 336.50 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 336.50 and 237.76 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 336.50 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/336.50 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 336.50 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 80,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,006.24/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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