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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.78 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.78 and 230.64 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.78 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.78 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.78 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 84,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,594.14/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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