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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.58, 366.98 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.58, 366.98 and 234.20 is: 351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.58 : 366.98 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.58/366.98 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.58x = 366.98 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.58x = 85,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,946.72/244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.41

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