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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.62, 368.52 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.62, 368.52 and 220.59 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.62 : 368.52 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.62/368.52 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.62x = 368.52 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.62x = 81,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,291.00/244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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