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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 364.01 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 364.01 and 235.88 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 364.01 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/364.01 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 364.01 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 85,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862.68/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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