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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 366.80 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 366.80 and 233.72 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 366.80 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/366.80 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 366.80 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 85,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,728.50/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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