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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.02, 363.24 and 240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.02, 363.24 and 240.54 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.02 : 363.24 = 240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.02/363.24 = 240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.02x = 363.24 × 240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.02x = 87,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,373.75/244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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