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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.47, 365.27 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.47, 365.27 and 235.97 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.47 : 365.27 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.47/365.27 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.47x = 365.27 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.47x = 86,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,191.53/244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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