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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.24, 373.14 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.24, 373.14 and 244.43 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.24 : 373.14 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.24/373.14 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.24x = 373.14 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.24x = 91,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204.74/249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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