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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.17, 366.04 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.17, 366.04 and 230.57 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.17 : 366.04 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.17/366.04 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.17x = 366.04 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.17x = 84,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,398.87/244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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