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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.86 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.86 and 243.64 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.86 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.86 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.86 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 82,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,316.21/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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