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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.07, 365.80 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.07, 365.80 and 237.99 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.07 : 365.80 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.07/365.80 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.07x = 365.80 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.07x = 87,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,056.74/244.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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