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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.05, 337.33 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.05, 337.33 and 203.28 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.05 : 337.33 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.05/337.33 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.05x = 337.33 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.05x = 68,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,571.43/244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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