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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 364.01 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 364.01 and 238.86 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 364.01 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/364.01 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 364.01 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 86,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.23/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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