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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 365.37 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 365.37 and 234.90 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 365.37 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/365.37 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 365.37 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 85,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,825.41/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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