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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 372.72 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 372.72 and 244.16 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 372.72 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/372.72 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 372.72 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 91,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,003.32/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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