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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.80, 368.28 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.80, 368.28 and 184.32 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.80 : 368.28 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.80/368.28 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.80x = 368.28 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.80x = 67,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,881.37/244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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