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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 438.42 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 438.42 and 244.48 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 438.42 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/438.42 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 438.42 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 107,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,184.92/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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