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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.81, 366.40 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.81, 366.40 and 240.90 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.81 : 366.40 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.81/366.40 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.81x = 366.40 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.81x = 88,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,265.76/244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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