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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 364.51 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 364.51 and 241.49 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 364.51 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/364.51 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 364.51 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 88,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,025.52/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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