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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.16, 365.84 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.16, 365.84 and 198.28 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.16 : 365.84 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.16/365.84 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.16x = 365.84 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.16x = 72,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,539.04/244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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