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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 367.83 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 367.83 and 240.36 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 367.83 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/367.83 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 367.83 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 88,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,411.62/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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