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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 365.65 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 365.65 and 236.22 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 365.65 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/365.65 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 365.65 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 86,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,370.83/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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