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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.73, 363.96 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.73, 363.96 and 237.04 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.73 : 363.96 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.73/363.96 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.73x = 363.96 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.73x = 86,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,273.08/244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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