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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.38, 366.93 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.38, 366.93 and 240.42 is: 360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.38 : 366.93 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.38/366.93 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.38x = 366.93 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.38x = 88,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,217.31/244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.98

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