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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.57, 366.55 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.57, 366.55 and 238.49 is: 357.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.57 : 366.55 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.57/366.55 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.57x = 366.55 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.57x = 87,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,418.51/244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.44

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