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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 365.27 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 365.27 and 236.13 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 365.27 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/365.27 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 365.27 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 86,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,251.21/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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