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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 365.44 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 365.44 and 237.28 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 365.44 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/365.44 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 365.44 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 86,711.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,711.60/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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