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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.37, 366.20 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.37, 366.20 and 236.97 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.37 : 366.20 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.37/366.20 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.37x = 366.20 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.37x = 86,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,777.23/244.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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