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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.66, 337.32 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.66, 337.32 and 237.10 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.66 : 337.32 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.66/337.32 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.66x = 337.32 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.66x = 79,978.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,978.57/244.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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