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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 335.88 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 335.88 and 238.46 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 335.88 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/335.88 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 335.88 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 80,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,093.94/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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