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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 364.95 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 364.95 and 232.52 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 364.95 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/364.95 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 364.95 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 84,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.35/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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