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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 363.78 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 363.78 and 234.90 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 363.78 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/363.78 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 363.78 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 85,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,451.92/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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