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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 335.43 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 335.43 and 244.14 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 335.43 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/335.43 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 335.43 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 81,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,891.88/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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