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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.66 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.66 and 243.62 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.66 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.66 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.66 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 89,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325.71/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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