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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.28, 364.52 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.28, 364.52 and 242.48 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.28 : 364.52 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.28/364.52 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.28x = 364.52 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.28x = 88,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,388.81/244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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