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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.70 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.70 and 233.40 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.70 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.70 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.70 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 85,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354.38/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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