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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.49, 366.74 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.49, 366.74 and 230.23 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.49 : 366.74 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.49/366.74 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.49x = 366.74 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.49x = 84,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,434.53/244.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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