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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 374.65 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 374.65 and 244.56 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 374.65 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/374.65 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 374.65 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 91,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,622.53/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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