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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 368.28 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 368.28 and 230.21 is: 347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 368.28 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/368.28 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 368.28 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 84,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,781.28/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.01

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