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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.09 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.09 and 231.51 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.09 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.09 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.09 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 84,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,753.50/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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