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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 337.16 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 337.16 and 236.25 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 337.16 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/337.16 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 337.16 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 79,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.64/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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