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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 363.95 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 363.95 and 238.56 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 363.95 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/363.95 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 363.95 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 86,823.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823.91/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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