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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.11, 551.67 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.11, 551.67 and 244.45 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.11 : 551.67 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.11/551.67 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.11x = 551.67 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.11x = 134,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,855.73/368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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