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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 365.28 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 365.28 and 230.32 is: 344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 365.28 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/365.28 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 365.28 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 84,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131.29/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.80

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