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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 368.52 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 368.52 and 236.16 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 368.52 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/368.52 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 368.52 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 87,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029.68/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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