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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 366.08 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 366.08 and 237.34 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 366.08 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/366.08 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 366.08 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 86,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,882.41/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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