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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 364.29 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 364.29 and 235.48 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 364.29 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/364.29 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 364.29 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 85,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,783.01/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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