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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 373.40 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 373.40 and 244.04 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 373.40 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/373.40 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 373.40 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 91,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,124.54/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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