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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.12, 366.63 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.12, 366.63 and 203.62 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.12 : 366.63 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.12/366.63 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.12x = 366.63 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.12x = 74,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,653.20/244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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