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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 364.24 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 364.24 and 242.07 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 364.24 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/364.24 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 364.24 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 88,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,168.55/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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