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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.83, 364.89 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.83, 364.89 and 244.45 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.83 : 364.89 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.83/364.89 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.83x = 364.89 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.83x = 89,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198.73/244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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