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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.35, 364.01 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.35, 364.01 and 232.47 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.35 : 364.01 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.35/364.01 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.35x = 364.01 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.35x = 84,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,621.55/244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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