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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.43, 364.25 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.43, 364.25 and 244.02 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.43 : 364.25 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.43/364.25 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.43x = 364.25 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.43x = 88,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,883.06/244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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