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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 364.42 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 364.42 and 241.17 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 364.42 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/364.42 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 364.42 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 87,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,887.17/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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