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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.32, 363.76 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.32, 363.76 and 240.92 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.32 : 363.76 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.32/363.76 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.32x = 363.76 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.32x = 87,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,637.06/244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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