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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 374.34 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 374.34 and 244.66 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 374.34 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/374.34 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 374.34 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 91,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,586.02/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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