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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 364.62 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 364.62 and 201.36 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 364.62 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/364.62 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 364.62 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 73,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,419.88/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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