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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.76, 367.38 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.76, 367.38 and 243.62 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.76 : 367.38 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.76/367.38 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.76x = 367.38 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.76x = 89,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,501.12/244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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