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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.59, 335.33 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.59, 335.33 and 240.21 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.59 : 335.33 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.59/335.33 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.59x = 335.33 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.59x = 80,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,548.42/244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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