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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.49 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.49 and 240.96 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.49 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.49 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.49 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 88,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,068.47/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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