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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 370.26 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 370.26 and 244.62 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 370.26 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/370.26 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 370.26 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 90,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,573.00/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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