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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.68, 364.86 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.68, 364.86 and 242.49 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.68 : 364.86 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.68/364.86 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.68x = 364.86 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.68x = 88,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,474.90/244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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