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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.98, 338.04 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.98, 338.04 and 236.07 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.98 : 338.04 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.98/338.04 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.98x = 338.04 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.98x = 79,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,801.10/244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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