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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 369.60 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 369.60 and 237.60 is: 358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 369.60 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/369.60 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 369.60 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 87,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,816.96/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.73

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