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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 438.36 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 438.36 and 244.24 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 438.36 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/438.36 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 438.36 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 107,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,065.05/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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