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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 335.69 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 335.69 and 243.81 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 335.69 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/335.69 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 335.69 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 81,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,843.36/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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