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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.01, 363.83 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.01, 363.83 and 234.50 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.01 : 363.83 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.01/363.83 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.01x = 363.83 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.01x = 85,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,315.14/244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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