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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 369.20 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 369.20 and 235.20 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 369.20 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/369.20 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 369.20 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 86,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,835.84/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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