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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.34, 364.12 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.34, 364.12 and 237.66 is: 354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.34 : 364.12 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.34/364.12 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.34x = 364.12 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.34x = 86,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,533.75/244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.15

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