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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.97, 336.34 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.97, 336.34 and 238.62 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.97 : 336.34 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.97/336.34 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.97x = 336.34 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.97x = 80,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,258.12/244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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