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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.03, 366.02 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.03, 366.02 and 230.48 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.03 : 366.02 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.03/366.02 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.03x = 366.02 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.03x = 84,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,358.77/244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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