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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.55, 369.61 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.55, 369.61 and 240.30 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.55 : 369.61 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.55/369.61 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.55x = 369.61 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.55x = 88,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,816.92/244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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