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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.08, 366.21 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.08, 366.21 and 198.54 is: 297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.08 : 366.21 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.08/366.21 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.08x = 366.21 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.08x = 72,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,707.33/244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.88

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