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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.82, 364.59 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.82, 364.59 and 234.29 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.82 : 364.59 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.82/364.59 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.82x = 364.59 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.82x = 85,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,420.70/244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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