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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.78, 366.68 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.78, 366.68 and 236.34 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.78 : 366.68 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.78/366.68 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.78x = 366.68 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.78x = 86,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,661.15/244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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