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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 363.59 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 363.59 and 231.64 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 363.59 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/363.59 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 363.59 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 84,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221.99/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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