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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.70, 338.16 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.70, 338.16 and 236.48 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.70 : 338.16 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.70/338.16 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.70x = 338.16 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.70x = 79,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.08/244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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