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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 365.67 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 365.67 and 183.24 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 365.67 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/365.67 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 365.67 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 67,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005.37/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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