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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 362.96 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 362.96 and 241.68 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 362.96 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/362.96 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 362.96 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 87,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,720.17/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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