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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.93, 370.17 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.93, 370.17 and 240.68 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.93 : 370.17 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.93/370.17 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.93x = 370.17 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.93x = 89,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,092.96/244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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