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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.23, 365.94 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.23, 365.94 and 201.03 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.23 : 365.94 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.23/365.94 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.23x = 365.94 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.23x = 73,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,564.92/244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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