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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 375.02 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 375.02 and 244.81 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 375.02 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/375.02 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 375.02 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 91,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,806.77/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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