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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.84, 366.78 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.84, 366.78 and 238.12 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.84 : 366.78 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.84/366.78 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.84x = 366.78 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.84x = 87,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,337.65/244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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