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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 331.20 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 331.20 and 244.80 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 331.20 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/331.20 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 331.20 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 81,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,077.76/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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