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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 368.07 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 368.07 and 238.08 is: 359.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 368.07 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/368.07 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 368.07 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 87,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,630.11/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.02

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