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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.85, 336.87 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.85, 336.87 and 239.37 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.85 : 336.87 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.85/336.87 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.85x = 336.87 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.85x = 80,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,636.57/244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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