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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.33, 364.11 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.33, 364.11 and 243.11 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.33 : 364.11 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.33/364.11 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.33x = 364.11 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.33x = 88,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,518.78/244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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