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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.12 and 241.20 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.12 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.12 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.12 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 88,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,308.14/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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