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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.96, 337.41 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.96, 337.41 and 232.60 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.96 : 337.41 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.96/337.41 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.96x = 337.41 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.96x = 78,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,481.57/244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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