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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.46, 364.52 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.46, 364.52 and 241.50 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.46 : 364.52 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.46/364.52 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.46x = 364.52 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.46x = 88,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,031.58/244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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