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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.14, 366.48 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.14, 366.48 and 241.56 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.14 : 366.48 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.14/366.48 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.14x = 366.48 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.14x = 88,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,526.91/244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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