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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 364.40 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 364.40 and 241.84 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 364.40 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/364.40 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 364.40 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 88,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,126.50/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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