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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 336.98 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 336.98 and 237.74 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 336.98 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/336.98 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 336.98 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 80,113.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,113.63/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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