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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.40, 352.08 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.40, 352.08 and 244.40 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.40 : 352.08 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.40/352.08 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.40x = 352.08 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.40x = 86,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,048.35/244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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