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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 363.57 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 363.57 and 234.66 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 363.57 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/363.57 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 363.57 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 85,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,315.34/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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