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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 367.17 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 367.17 and 234.90 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 367.17 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/367.17 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 367.17 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 86,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,248.23/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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