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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.71, 362.07 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.71, 362.07 and 243.99 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.71 : 362.07 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.71/362.07 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.71x = 362.07 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.71x = 88,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,341.46/244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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