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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 376.92 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 376.92 and 244.80 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 376.92 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/376.92 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 376.92 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 92,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,270.02/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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