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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.72, 364.58 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.72, 364.58 and 244.24 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.72 : 364.58 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.72/364.58 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.72x = 364.58 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.72x = 89,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,045.02/244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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