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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 364.44 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 364.44 and 232.68 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 364.44 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/364.44 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 364.44 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 84,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,797.90/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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