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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.79, 369.84 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.79, 369.84 and 242.63 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.79 : 369.84 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.79/369.84 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.79x = 369.84 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.79x = 89,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,734.28/244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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