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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.84 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.84 and 243.36 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.84 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.84 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.84 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 89,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,274.18/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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