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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.20, 367.20 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.20, 367.20 and 204.60 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.20 : 367.20 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.20/367.20 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.20x = 367.20 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.20x = 75,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,129.12/244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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