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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 363.96 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 363.96 and 237.06 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 363.96 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/363.96 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 363.96 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 86,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,280.36/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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