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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.50, 368.79 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.50, 368.79 and 241.67 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.50 : 368.79 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.50/368.79 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.50x = 368.79 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.50x = 89,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,123.64/244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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