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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 368.96 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 368.96 and 244.16 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 368.96 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/368.96 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 368.96 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 90,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,085.27/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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