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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 365.23 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 365.23 and 233.18 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 365.23 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/365.23 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 365.23 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 85,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,162.85/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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