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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.66 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.66 and 243.54 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.66 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.66 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.66 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 89,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,296.38/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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