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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 366.08 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 366.08 and 241.84 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 366.08 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/366.08 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 366.08 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 88,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532.79/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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