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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 367.29 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 367.29 and 233.78 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 367.29 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/367.29 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 367.29 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 85,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,863.22/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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