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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 371.92 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 371.92 and 244.88 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 371.92 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/371.92 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 371.92 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 91,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,075.77/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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