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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 366.24 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 366.24 and 175.44 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 366.24 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/366.24 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 366.24 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 64,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,253.15/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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