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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 337.91 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 337.91 and 233.82 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 337.91 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/337.91 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 337.91 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 79,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,008.95/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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