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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244, 368.03 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244, 368.03 and 241.17 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244 : 368.03 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244/368.03 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244x = 368.03 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244x = 88,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,757.80/244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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