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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 363.99 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 363.99 and 238.56 is: 355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 363.99 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/363.99 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 363.99 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 86,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,833.45/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.85

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