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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.24, 365.68 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.24, 365.68 and 195.24 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.24 : 365.68 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.24/365.68 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.24x = 365.68 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.24x = 71,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,395.36/244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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