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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.36, 366.54 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.36, 366.54 and 237.88 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.36 : 366.54 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.36/366.54 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.36x = 366.54 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.36x = 87,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,192.54/244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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