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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 369.54 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 369.54 and 244.98 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 369.54 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/369.54 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 369.54 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 90,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,529.91/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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