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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.89, 368.89 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.89, 368.89 and 243.68 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.89 : 368.89 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.89/368.89 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.89x = 368.89 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.89x = 89,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,888.66/244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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