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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 364.68 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 364.68 and 237.24 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 364.68 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/364.68 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 364.68 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 86,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,516.68/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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