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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 338.06 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 338.06 and 175.23 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 338.06 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/338.06 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 338.06 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 59,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.69/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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