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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 364.23 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 364.23 and 232.88 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 364.23 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/364.23 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 364.23 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 84,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.06/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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