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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 374.22 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 374.22 and 244.88 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 374.22 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/374.22 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 374.22 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 91,638.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,638.99/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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