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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 372.94 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 372.94 and 244.56 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 372.94 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/372.94 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 372.94 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 91,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,206.21/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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