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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 367.02 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 367.02 and 242.82 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 367.02 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/367.02 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 367.02 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 89,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,119.80/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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