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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 367.42 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 367.42 and 238.26 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 367.42 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/367.42 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 367.42 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 87,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,541.49/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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