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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 337.26 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 337.26 and 239.53 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 337.26 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/337.26 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 337.26 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 80,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,783.89/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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