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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 363.62 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 363.62 and 232.47 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 363.62 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/363.62 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 363.62 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 84,530.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530.74/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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