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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 337.16 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 337.16 and 238.62 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 337.16 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/337.16 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 337.16 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 80,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,451.93/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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