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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.44, 367.08 and 240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.44, 367.08 and 240.60 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.44 : 367.08 = 240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.44/367.08 = 240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.44x = 367.08 × 240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.44x = 88,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,319.45/244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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