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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 364.23 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 364.23 and 234.04 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 364.23 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/364.23 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 364.23 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 85,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244.39/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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