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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.42, 364.99 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.42, 364.99 and 241.72 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.42 : 364.99 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.42/364.99 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.42x = 364.99 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.42x = 88,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,224.17/244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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