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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 368.28 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 368.28 and 244.63 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 368.28 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/368.28 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 368.28 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 90,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,092.34/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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