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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.87, 366.93 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.87, 366.93 and 238.83 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.87 : 366.93 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.87/366.93 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.87x = 366.93 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.87x = 87,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,633.89/244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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