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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 364.16 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 364.16 and 236.46 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 364.16 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/364.16 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 364.16 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 86,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108.09/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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