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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.90, 367.35 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.90, 367.35 and 240.85 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.90 : 367.35 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.90/367.35 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.90x = 367.35 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.90x = 88,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,476.25/244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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