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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 338.31 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 338.31 and 232.07 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 338.31 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/338.31 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 338.31 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 78,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,509.91/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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