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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.99, 365.74 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.99, 365.74 and 236.45 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.99 : 365.74 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.99/365.74 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.99x = 365.74 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.99x = 86,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,478.04/244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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