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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.27, 364.66 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.27, 364.66 and 235.73 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.27 : 364.66 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.27/364.66 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.27x = 364.66 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.27x = 85,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961.30/244.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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