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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.42 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.42 and 205.60 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.42 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.42 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.42 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 75,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,335.95/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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