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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.65, 367.25 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.65, 367.25 and 239.98 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.65 : 367.25 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.65/367.25 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.65x = 367.25 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.65x = 88,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,132.66/244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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