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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 365.70 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 365.70 and 230.80 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 365.70 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/365.70 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 365.70 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 84,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,403.56/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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