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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 338.67 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 338.67 and 240.77 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 338.67 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/338.67 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 338.67 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 81,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.42/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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